Bitcoin bears pay to bet on further declines as futures positions near yearly lows
Overall demand for leveraged exposure remains weak, marked by sliding futures open interest.
ZEC led losses among major tokens as Brent pushed toward $108 and traders added to bets on another Fed rate increase ahead of this week's inflation and jobs data.
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September 28, 2026, 9:45 amStrong Bitcoin ETF inflows helped reverse the sector’s negative 2026 flow balance.
September 28, 2026, 9:45 amOverall demand for leveraged exposure remains weak, marked by sliding futures open interest.
Bitcoin joined US stock futures in dropping on Monday after US president Donald Trump did not commit to permanently halting strikes on Iran.
The recent surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows signals a potential shift in investor sentiment, indicating renewed confidence in cryptocurrency markets.
Daily inflows slowed as Bitcoin pulled back from above $87,100, while Ether and XRP ETFs also attracted fresh capital during the week.
Gold and silver shed more than $550 billion over a three-hour stretch earlier today as bond yields and rate-hike bets hit metals, and bitcoin’s price slid right alongside them instead of acting as a refuge.
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Institutional Bitcoin movements suggest strategic asset management and highlight the evolving role of crypto in traditional finance portfolios.
Geopolitical tensions heighten market volatility, prompting risk aversion and impacting both traditional and digital asset investments.